Scottish Tourist Dies in Rome Gas Explosion

Grant Paterson, a 54-year-old Scottish tourist from East Kilbride, has died from injuries sustained in a suspected gas explosion that destroyed a B&B in Rome's Monteverde district on March 23rd. Paterson suffered burns to 75% of his body and was hospitalized at Sant'Eugenio, where he underwent multiple surgeries before passing away on March 31st. He was described as a 'true gentleman' by his employer, CalMac, where he worked for 12 years. An investigation into the explosion has been ordered by Rome's Mayor Roberto Gualtieri, who expressed condolences and emphasized the need to understand the cause of the incident. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is supporting Paterson's family, and a fundraiser has been launched to aid his family. The explosion, which also damaged nearby Villa Pamphili, is under criminal investigation for potential culpable disaster and manslaughter.